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Overview |
NCU | PC | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NCU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
NCU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $269 |
Diversity |
NCU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 46% | ||
Campus |
NCU | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at PC than Northwest Christian University ($38,990.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than NCU ($21,571 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 7.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,480 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 66.5% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($34,379 vs. $20,642)
NCU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or NCU .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 90 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NCU (3.45)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than PC (59.4%)
NCU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU or PC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PC and NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Presbyterian College (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $1,800 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $2,377 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,108)
- NCU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($245 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/